jporter12

I'm doing what I can to be there. May just be bringing the kids with me. It's a very busy weekend for us, but part of it can be rescheduled so that I can make it. Wife has a rare Sunday shift, their store is moving, so she can't make it. If for some reason I fail at this, I will at least contribute some $$ to ya man, it is the OR way to be helpful ya know! (Not to mention the way God wants us to be!)

never been there heard alot about it though

Referencing The Wilds, it's worth the trip! I haven't been there since 2002 though.

I have Directv with TiVo. Yes, actual TiVo, not their DVR+ crap. No HD with actual TiVo on Directv until next year though. I hear the DVR+ is ok, but I just like my TiVo's! You can also use TiVo HD with cable.

TiVo FTW! (One would think I work for them or something!)

The "F" in the model designator makes me think Katana, which would be a since they don't seem to make in Coshocton, and I want to be able to ride anywhere....

What's this GSX1250FA? Looks nice, but more bike than I need.

A side note on the buffeting, I tried one of the "quiet rider" enclosures, and it didn't do a lot for the noise, but the airflow was greatly reduced from under the chin bar. The vents worked like they should at that time. I have trouble getting the helmet on and off with the stupid thing though, the hlemet fogs terribly with it on, and in the cold it does nothing for the temperature, as it ends up right on my chin, which transfers the cold right to me anyway! I bet it works better with other helmets though, possibly ones where you don't need it as badly to begin with?

I have the Deluxe model, I htink it is, where it has a zippered opening under the chin for ventilation, which makes it not open as far, which is why I think I trouble putting the helmet on and off.

Most of my helmets have always been ok with wind, lift, etc. A helmet that has a rear spoiler will assist with lift. My Shoei TZ-R doesn't really have a spoiler and I noticed it lifted a little more.

The TZ-R was very quiet though, which is a huge thing for me.

Iron Pony is perfect for trying helmets on. That's what sold me on my Shoei, I tried one on and it fit perfectly. It was game over after I slipped it on, I had to have one. lol One thing though, if you look at any Shoeis, they fog relentlessly. Just a bad part of the design.

Lifting isn't a problem for me with my cheap-o, it's the buffeting under the chin bar that bugs me! I'm going to keep watching helmet selection threads before deciding on my next bucket.

One more thing, even if you do plan to buy online, try them out at a B&M store first to make sure said bucket fits properly!

Thanks for the info hue! I have an HJC CS-R1 right now... SUCKS!! Shield leaks, a TON of air comes up under the helmet, not enough ventilation to keep me cool, too much to keep me warm...

I'm betting moonroof on the highway is the best option, to ensure the shield doesn't get scratched or a bug splat I could put some removable tape on the shield... I'm stretching this but I want to get the best helmet for myself.... if I'm going to spend the money I want to do it once (well twice now) and be done rather than having to do this every year.

Same problems I have with my Zox that I bought from IP on closeout. It fits great, but the air coming up under is something I think can be improved with design. Same with the ventilation, it doesn't seem to make any difference in airflow if I open or close the vents. My shield doesn't seem to leak though!

I'm not going to buy a helmet "for keeps" because I know that stuff happens, may get dropped, or one day I'm sure I'll go down (Praying that I don't, but it's likely to happen!) and new and better technoogy comes out year after year. Not to mention that the ratings (Snell anyway) are revised periodically (5 years for Snell, DOT is probably as they see fit) and it's also recommended to replace them every few years, and I don't want to spend $500 every few years for a new bucket. My Zox is on the cheap-o side of thing (I think it was $70 or 80) and I will probably spend more next time, just doubtful I will go top of the line when there are some VERY good inexpensive buckets out there.

Just my $.02

idk why but this made me laugh... I hope I never get online and say "well that's my ass" unless I'm talking about a guy i'm dating.

Uh, still at 3299!!!!

I've been to The Wilds, and I had forgotten how the roads were out that way! Now I need to do both, ride the roads out there, and go to The Wilds. Gee, thanks!

hum I though it was busahawty ??

Uh oh! I sense a smackdown coming around the corner!

Does anyone else really care?

Maybe it's just me that doesn't care about the foosball...

That bike is VERY bright! It's a tough one to mistake for anything else!

Wow, I had the exact same table(no drawers tho) and chairs in Cali.

Did you have a busted chair too? For the same (suspected) reason?

ah... slick...

Who you calling slick?

Wow. You guys can turn ANYTHING into a dirty thread.

MJ is getting it tomorrow.

Yup! I even called it going south in the first reply! I was just wondering WHO would be the one to turn it south....

im sayin #3 but trying hard for the top spot

We all must have goals!

Let me know if I can help!

we try

We need a vote, I think you are the number 1 threadjacker around here!

If you really are upset come down and I'll buy you a PBR at the Moose KoCk.

New official OR name for the KoC?

... you know how i know you're gay?

Takes one to know one?

(Kidding, of course...)

unless ben and carie have done the nasty on that table than its all mine

THAT's exactly what I was talking about here:

I can just imagine the comments that could come out of this post....

I was thinking of dressing my 22month old son up as a lil gorilla and and my self in a banana costume.

Oh no's! May have to rob that idea some other time!